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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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